The sixth edition of this bestselling reference features numerous improvements, including:
* Line-by-line refresh and update of all relevant material
* Additional images, figures, and charts
* Expanded focus on evidence-based practice
* Addition of latest treatment modalities (including investigative medications)
* A host of new contributing authors and subspecialized leading authorities
* A new appendix for common otolaryngology—head and surgery consults
Dr. Pasha is a Board Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat-Head and Neck Surgeon with extensive training and research experience. He is a sole author of a highly rated comprehensive review book on his specialty. To receive certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Pasha completed an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and five years of specialty training. Dr. Pasha has been published in many medical journals and completed research in many institutions, including The Cleveland Clinic, Texas Medical Center, Detroit Medical Center, and Ohio State University. His has also published a review book on Ear, Nose, and Throat-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Pasha is a strong advocate for patient education. He believes that maximal therapeutic benefit occurs when patients understand their diagnoses and therapy.
Justin S. Golub, MD, MS is an associate professor of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He attended Emory University School of Medicine, residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, and fellowship in neurotology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained a masters in biostatistics/patient-oriented research at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He is the author of more than seventy peer-reviewed research publications and has co-edited four books. Dr. Golub has a research program investigating the brain effects of age-related hearing loss. He has lectured internationally and his research has been reported in the national press, including The New York Times. He is also a leading pioneer in transcanal endoscopic ear surgery. When not toiling on books with Drs. Pasha and Chern, he enjoys skiing, sipping espresso, and even occasionally relaxing at his home in Westchester County, New York.